Kim Paysor Markus

Public Information Director II

Work experience

Nov 2013Present

Public Information Director II

South Carolina Department of Health & Human Services SCDHHS

Oversee, manage and lead the communications efforts for several large, highly visible projects related to the State's Medicaid Management Information System(MMIS) and Eligibility Enrollment Member Management System(EEMMS).

Work as a resource on cross-functional teams within SCDHHS' Project Management Office(PMO).

Collaborates with SCDHHS senior staff and other stakeholders to collect feedback and inform project decision making including conducting research, interviews and attend relevant meetings.

Jul 2012Present

Freelance Marketing/communications Consultant

Philalethean Alumni Association

The purpose of the Philalethean Alumni Association is to support, encourage and strengthen bonds among the alumni of the Philalethean Society of Heidelberg University. To help promote the Philalethean Society's 100-year anniversary I devised strategies to broaden and strengthen the communication with alumni across the country. Additionally, I liaised with Heidelberg University administration to coordinate news articles and publicity of reunion activities on the university's website and print publications.

Established the PAA's e-newsletter; monthly reach is over 500 alumni of the Philalethean Society.

Improved the internal and external marketing processes across multi-access channels by establishing open communication between the PAA members and board by leveraging social media, email campaigns and e-newsletter.

Mar 2012Jul 2013

Account Manager

Minds On

Minds On is a digital marketing agency that infuses“ Smart Creativity” into some of the largest and most innovative companies in the United States. Responsible for managing, growing and maintaining all areas of the business relationships with new and current clients by providing leadership, planning and optimal customer service.

Served as lead client contact during strategy and development phases of digital and marketing programs.

Developed and tracked against client scopes of work.

Participated in new business pitch development and presentations.

Established PR/social media plan for the agency.

Managed national and international accounts that produced over $1 million in revenue.

Created and maintained brand identity for clients, ensuring that their message remained consistent across all marketing materials and campaign deliverables.

Founder of Red Roof’s social media committee in 2009; after extensive research and investigations, I establish Red Roof’s social media presence and was key communicator responding to social media and crisis posts.

Company spokesperson for all media requests and sponsorship events.

Jan 2007Jul 2007

Public Relations Manager

Columbus Symphony Orchestra

Devised comprehensive media plans and wrote press releases to address community events and various concert series for Central Ohio’s oldest professional orchestra. Primary media contact for all staff, guest artist and event interviews. Cultivated relationship with the press; maximized relationships with rapid responses to current/emerging events.

Company spokesperson.

Build solid media relations by reaching out through one-on-one meetings and briefing events.

Developed and executed promotion plan in conjunction with marketing strategy for each performance and overall plan for the Symphony.

Served as the internal information touch point for artists and programming within the marketing and communications department.

Sep 2005Jan 2007

Manager of Development

MADD, Mid-Ohio Valley Region

Responsible for all aspects of MADD's resource development. This included responsibility for cultivating relationships with local individual donors, corporations and foundations to support MADD's mission. Oversaw all media outreach tied to any MADD event held in Central Ohio.

Reduced event expenses by $10,000 and secured cash or in-kind donations from more than 20 sponsors.

Develop multi-level relationship within local companies and media for support of MADD's mission.

Coordinate and recruit vendors, sponsors, and volunteers for regional special events.

Developed new media relations for MADD to leverage as the organization moved forward with their mission in Central Ohio

Education

Aug 2002Jun 2004

M.A

University of Akron

Aug 1998May 2002

B.A

Heidelberg College

Writing Samples

The attached documents are various samples of my writing. The documents range from traditional press releases to marketing material to special event information.
During my time at Minds On I oversaw several re-branding efforts for clients. Argus Software asked us to create and modern look for their sales flyers and Apprisen Financial Advocates launched a total re-brand with new color pallet, font, images, etc. Samples of both of these efforts are attached.
While at SBC Advertising I complied a digital media kit for my client, Elmer's Glue. This kit was distributed to traditional media and used in blogger outreach specifically during the 2012 Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) Annual Convention.
During my time at Red Roof I was frequently asked to oversee corporate reports, in addition to my PR role. The EVP of Franchise asked me to compile a annual report that was published in the Asian American Hoteliers Association (AAHOA) spring/summer publications. This attached report gave an overall update on current and upcoming projects occurring in our franchise division. Additionally, I've included samples of press releases, marketing material and special event information that I created while at Red Roof.

References

Vince Vittatoe, Security & Loss Prevention, Bob Evans

I have worked with Kim for several years in her role as Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator at Red Roof Inns. As part of our internal and external communications team, Kim was instrumental in quickly disseminating information to address media situations at our properties or sharing information to our corporate employees or properties in the field. It has been a great pleasure to work with Kim and I was always confident that she would do a great job on any project she was assigned on.

Tim McMurdo, Marketing Manager, Apprisen

Kim brings three vaulable assets to the table everytime she works on a project for me. Competence, drive, and creativity. When combined with her wonderful personality and outstanding organizational skills, Kim delivers results with real impact. I highly recommend Kim. If you are lucky enough to work with Kim, you will come away with a win.

Aaron Stenhoff, VP of Marketing, Red Roof Inns, Inc.

I managed Kim at Red Roof Inns where she was the Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator. Kim is a very organized and detailed individual and an excellent writer. Her ability to work independently to get a project completed in a timely and quality manner is above reproach.